So confused ive looked on all health forums and dont know what to deal with first im drug controlled epileptic was diagnosed with fibromyalgia few years back and recently thyroid problems. My tiredness pain and feeling down is getting no better no matter what. Im feeling very low today. X

The thing that jumps out at me is being diagnosed recently with Thyroid problems. You may have been suffering from undiagnosed Thyroid problems for a while.

Do you know what blood tests you've had? Could you ask for copies of the results. You need to ask for your Thyroid Antibodies to be tested but they may have been already.

Would I be correct in assuming that you have an Underactive Thyroid?

You could also ask your GP for blood tests for nutrients levels of

Vitamin D

B12

Folate and

Ferritin

In case you have absorption issues. You could check the symptoms of deficiencies in each of these on NHS choices.

I have Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism.

I suffered many symptoms for many years before diagnosis and treatment.

Have you been prescribed Levothyroxine? What dose? I'm on 75mcg.

Your symptoms of tiredness, pain and feeling down could all be caused by your Thyroid problems. It takes a while after treatment started till you feel better. You need to take your Levothyroxine on its own with water well away from your anti epilepsy meds and any other meds.

Every cell in the body needs the hormone Thyroxine in order to function properly. Without enough Thyroxine the body doesn't work fully, every organ is affected. We get tired sluggish, low, depressed, the metabolism is slowed and there is unexpected weight gain in most with Hypothyroidism.

Hi im not too worried about the epileptic side so much now although I think things started going downhill for me when that started 19 years ago. Ive been seizure free for about 7 years now but often wonder if its the meds im on so will i ask about that too. Although i dont wanna mess with them after the term ive been free. But wont hurt to ask. Im taking on board all advice i can to ask when I get to see someone for answers xxcx

Did you see an Endocrinologist or have an Ultrasound scan or just blood tests by GP?

My brother was on Epanutum capsules and phenobarbitone tablets three times a day. He still had fits though. Especially if there was an upset or stress. He got circulation problems when he got older and was put on lots of tablets. We asked if it was OK to be taking so many so doctor did a blood test to check the levels of medication. It came back that he actually wasn't on enough anti-epilepsy meds. When he was upped to 4 times a day he stopped having so many fits.

Hope you find out what is causing your symptoms and get on the right road to recovery very soon.

Welcome, I have thyroid problems and Fibro too. Lots of support on here. You are not alone, we understand how you feel. Exhaustion and pain are not easy to live with. Have you got enough support from your doctor? Hugs 🤗

BTW just thought I might share something that my doctor suggested to me. Because your thyroid medicine has to be taken alone it can be kind of bothersome to find a place and time where you can take it. His suggestion was to put my pills in the bathroom and take one at night when I get up to go pee. And if I don't end up getting up that night he said just add the next day's pill and night you'll take two pills.